MORE TENNIS: Defending champion Juan Carlos Ferrero struggled early but recovered to beat Cedric Pioline of France 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Estoril Open in Oeiras, Portugal.

NCAA RULES SOUTH CAROLINA'S VIOLATIONS SECONDARY

South Carolina reported eight secondary NCAA violations from May through December. Three of the violations involved the football team. Each violation was ruled secondary by the NCAA, which accepted the corrective action taken by the university's athletic department that involved letters of reprimand in most cases, athletics spokesman Kerry Tharp said.

NO CHARGES FOR HOCKEY PLAYER'S INCIDENT

A goalie in the East Coast Hockey League will not face charges for throwing his stick during a game in Atlantic City, N.J., and injuring an 8-year-old boy. Jason LaBarbera of the Charlotte Checkers threw his stick into the stands during a playoff game Saturday. The boy was treated at an area hospital for a cut forehead and released.

USA TRACK AND FIELD UNDER ATTACK

Buffeted by allegations that it flouted anti-doping rules, USA Track and Field faces a U.S. Olympic Committee resolution that would revoke its national and Olympic standing if it fails to comply by Aug. 31.

The USOC board, which meets in Boston April 20-21, will vote on the ultimatum proposed by its membership and credentials committee after a recent review.

The committee found that the USATF is "not in compliance" with anti-doping requirements as an Olympic organization and a national governing body, and must address a number of other issues, including accounting and financial procedures.

AMERICAN CURLERS BEAT CANADA

In what could be a showdown for the final four in the World Curling Championships, the United States rallied for an 8-7 victory in Bismarck, N.D., against a Canadian team that complained about poor ice conditions.

KWAN HONORED AS TOP AMATEUR ATHLETE

Michelle Kwan, the most accomplished figure skater of her generation, won the 2001 Sullivan Award in New York as the nation's top amateur athlete. Kwan said she was humbled to have won the same award as Dick Button, who took the Sullivan in 1949 and is the only other figure skater to win the award.

Former Olympic gymnast Olga Korbut was allowed to enter a pre-trial diversion program rather than be prosecuted for shoplifting near Atlanta, according to court documents. Korbut, 46, paid $330 in program fees, completed a class in values and agreed to stay away from Publix grocery stores, the records show.

ALI'S DAUGHTER LOOKING FOR OPPONENT FOR JUNE 7 FIGHT

Laila Ali will fight on the eve of the June 8 Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson heavyweight title bout in Memphis, Tenn. An opponent for Muhammad Ali's daughter is not set for the fight at DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Miss., said promoter Johnny McClain, her husband and manager.

TARS WIN MEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Rollins men's golf team shot a final-round 290 to hold off Florida Southern and win the Southeastern Collegiate Tournament being held in Valdosta, Ga. The Tars finished nine strokes ahead of Florida Southern. Alex Smith had a three-round score of 214 to lead the Tars and finish second overall.